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Test Code LAB40 VANCOMYCIN, RANDOM

Important Note

If assessing Peak levels, peak level should be collected 60-120 minutes after completion of infusion.

Additional Codes

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC
LAB40 VANCO FAH215 4091-5

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 0.5 mL 0.2 mL 3 days
Yellow Microtainer Serum Refrigerate 0.6 mL N/A N/A 3 days

Serum should be removed from the cells within 4 hours of collection.

Serum is the only acceptable specimen type for this assay.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
Vancomycin 80202

 

Instrumentation

Ortho Vitros 5600

Reference Range

All ages:

Trough: 10.0 - 20.0 ug/mL

Peak: 25.0 - 50.0 ug/mL

 

Section

Chemistry-1

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes